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Holy Bible on Compact Disc (King James Version)

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There are more than one CD version of Alexander Scourby but I think this one is the best. Why? The other CD collection I own is a "box" with each CD in an individual envelope. It's tedious to get to the CD you want! However, in this collection, you get a large binder with clear, plastic CD holder pages. Each page holds 4 CD's (2 per side). Getting the CD you want is easy as you turn to the page which has the CD you want.

As to Scourby's reading, I've enjoyed this since I was a kid. Scourby maintains a good flow and breezes through geneologies. Well worth having.

I have been listening (mostly at night, as I fall asleep) to the Bible read by Alexander Scourby for a while now. This is a super-helper for anyone who wants to know the Bible but does not like to read or is too tired or busy. There is also a difference between READING the Bible and hearing the Bible. You pick up nuances and details that you might miss when you're reading, and some of these are very significant! This is a great gift for your Christian Friends.

(Rom 10:17 KJV) So then faith cometh by HEARING, and hearing by the word of God.

If you're like me & can read a paragraph & then your mind starts to wander or you forgot what you just read, then listening to the Bible (especially while reading along) is something you should try! Alexandar Scourby's narration is wonderful & will keep your attention. I like to read along while listening, and I find that I noticed things in the Bible that hadn't popped out before. You can listen to the entire Bible for FREE here http://www.audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html and see if you like his voice. I highly recommend this reading!

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I have listened to other KJV Audio Bibles, but Alexander Scourby surpasses them all. Not only does he just read the Bible, but also he puts emphasis on certain words and phrases, and hence, the reading is not monotones. If you are looking for an Audio Bible (KJV), I strongly suggest that you get this one (Tape or CD).

The Scourby Dramatized audio CDs are more expensive than some of their competition, and may have a the odd technical glitches, but overall are worth the purchase price. This is especially the case if you can find a sale or get a good used set. Although the music might make the words slightly harder to hear in a few areas, Scourby's voice is pleasant to listen to and seems to draw you in more than the other readers I've heard. If you are listening for more than a few minutes, the music and dramatization help hold your attention. The other dramatized audio bible I've heard is the Zondervan one. It has many of the same strenghts as the Scourby versio, but to me the reader's voice does not seem to have the same magnetic quality that is present with Scourby.

Scourby reads with life and expression, but without over-dramatizing or trying to get himself "over" instead of what he's reading. Just keep in mind that this is an older recording, and there are inconsistencies in volume/treble/bass. Please note that this varies from reading session to reading session, as differences will occasionally be observed on the same CD. In spite of this, the collection is still an excellent value.

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Personally, I think that this is a great way to jump into Biblical study, especially if you're the type who regularly finishes a paragraph, only to find yourself saying, "What did I just read?" Please note that I myself am new to the endeavor of trying to be more than a "casual" Christian, so I speak in that context and not as a person with significant experience in Biblical study or even Christian lifestyle. As someone who has been too unmotivated to go to church and/or read the text-in spite of knowing better-I think I have a fair understanding of the religious apathy that can result from "tomorrowism." I'll do it tomorrow...I'll get it done next week...as soon as that thing at work is out of the way...etc.

I think that once a person reads or hears or somehow learns enough of the Bible to really begin to receive the message as it is intended, that he or she will be automatically drawn to further study and/or involvement. Just remember that it's going to be alot to digest (even if you're just doing a once-over) so begin slowly and don't overdo it at first, lest you burn yourself out and end up back at square one. Also, approach it as a child and take it in anew, without any prior conceptions as to what the Bible is "really" about. On that note: put away the concordance or other topical directories that point to issue-based passages. These things might make you a better conservative, but limiting yourself to excerpts erodes the word of God and marginalizes your understanding of the Bible. This manner of verse cherry-picking without prior understanding will only make you more judgmental of others without giving you much of a foundation for self-improvement as a Christian.

One of the best aspects of the Scourby audio Bible is that it's meant to be listened to in its entirety. Going from book-to-book or even chapter-to-chapter isn't a problem, but it's difficult to arbitrarily skim or passage-jump, which is probably best in the long haul. Even better, listening only takes passive attention, so you have further options as to when and how you hear. You know when you best absorb information and this gives you the capability to do so. Just make it a point to do it consistently and build a positive habit out of your activity.

Alexander Scourby is great, but I had to send the item back several times due to extremely poor audio quality. Then when I finally got the audio quality right, I found that disk 6 and 9 of the NT were exactly the same. The labels we correct, but the text from 6 was on cd 9. I finally gave up and gave the set to a friend who was happy to have it no matter what.

Hip Hip Hooray the CD version is FINALLY available... Yikes... look at the price tag. I'll have to budget for this purchase.

While actually looking for an audio cassette version of the Bible, I came across JuJu's comment. It was pretty clear to me that this poor, sad person just cruises the internet looking for an opportuinity to bash Christianity. Certainly he wasn't really interested in the Bible. Maybe if he or she really tried to understand and allow Jesus Christ in to his or her life, then the need to spend time so worthlessly out of boredom would not be so great and life would be more fulfilling.